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LIFE CARE CENTER OF ACTON: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy |
ONE GREAT ROAD |
ACTON MA |
TELEPHONE: 9782639101 |
TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation |
NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 155 / 89 |
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| Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 02/27/08 , this home is listed because in at least one area they caused actual harm to a patient and/or subjected the patients to immediate jeopardy. More recent reports/corrections may be available. Check with the nursing home administrator. Actual harm is indicated by a score of G, H, I, while J, K, L indicate immediate jeopardy. The color coding scheme is below: |
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| RATING | DEFINITION |
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 | actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L |
 | potential for more than minimal harm: score= D, E, F |
 | potential for minimal harm: score= A, B, C |
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| NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED |
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| PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S) |
| RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 10/25/2006 |
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| RATING | VIOLATION | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. | D |
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Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. | D |
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Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. | D |
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Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | D |
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Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | E |
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Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. | D |
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Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | G |
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Let residents complain without being treated differently or badly. | E |
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Let each resident choose a personal doctor. | D |
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Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or d | D |
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Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. | D |
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Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | D |
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Electronically record and report resident status assessments in a timely manner as required in order to monitor resident health and progress. | D |
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Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | G |
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Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | E |
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Give the right treatment and services to residents who have mental or social problems adjusting. | G |
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Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | E |
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Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | D |
COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED |
| DATE | RATING | COMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMED | SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE |
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| 08/18/2005 |
| Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. | D |
| 08/18/2005 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 06/08/2006 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | G |
| 07/06/2006 |
| Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. | D |
| 07/06/2006 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 07/11/2007 |
| Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. | G |
| 07/11/2007 |
| Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E |
| 07/11/2007 |
| Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J |
| 07/11/2007 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 07/11/2007 |
| Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. | J |
| 07/11/2007 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | J |
| 07/11/2007 |
| 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. | D |
| 07/11/2007 |
| At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. | D |
| 09/12/2007 |
| Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident. | D |
| 09/12/2007 |
| Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. | D |
| 09/12/2007 |
| Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. | D |
| 09/12/2007 |
| Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. | D |
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